From Corporate to Freelance – How to Transition Smoothly (Step-by-Step Guide)

What does it really take to leave your 9–5 and build a freedom-based freelance business—without panicking, stalling, or burning bridges?

In this episode of The OBM Show, I’m sharing how I transitioned out of my corporate role and into full-time OBM business ownership—while still working. I didn’t quit on a whim. I built my business behind the scenes, one project, one client, and one system at a time.

Whether you're feeling stuck in your corporate career, thinking about a side hustle, or ready to walk away with a plan in hand—this episode walks you through the exact steps to make the leap in a sustainable, strategic way.

🎧 Inside the episode, we cover:

• The steps I took to build my business while still working full-time
• The most valuable transferable skills you already have from your 9–5
• What foundational business pieces you actually need to get started
• How to shift your mindset from employee to entrepreneur
• Why setting a “Freedom Date” makes your exit feel real (and doable)
• Some “real world” examples of how our very own OBM School students went about (and rocked!) this transition

“You don’t have to wait for the perfect time—you just need a plan, a little 

courage, and the right support.”

This episode is for anyone ready to stop dreaming about freedom—and start building a freelance OBM business that fits your life.

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